Sponsored Reserve Firefighter – RAF Brize Norton

Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - RAF Brize Norton focuses on be ready to respond to and fight fires in the uk, as well as rescue from military aircraft.

What the role involves

• Be ready to respond to and fight fires in the UK, as well as rescue from military aircraft.
• Provide a first response to emergencies on the Defence estate.
• Assist in providing fire safety awareness to Station personnel.
• A full training programme to ensure you can do your job safely and to the best of your ability.
• Develop people based on their merit and passion.
• We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone.

Skills and requirements

• As a Sponsored Reserve, you will be required to be deployed overseas, for 4 months at a time, followed by 16 months in the UK before being redeployed.
• When deployed in the UK and overseas, you’ll be required to support operations and exercises in potentially challenging environments.
• Need to have a current full driving license.

Confirmed role details

• The salary for this position is £28,618 increasing to £32,195 per annum once fully trained.
• Also receive a £7,000 remuneration package each time you deploy, plus a £1,500 Operational Training Supplement (if you achieve the required annual training obligation as specified.
• 23 days holiday with the opportunity to buy extra leave, a company matched pension, life assurance, Cycle2Work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental.

Candidate fit

• Daily tasks will include ensuring that specialised vehicles and equipment are tested and inspected whilst also maintaining and honing your professional firefighter skills.

Additional role context

• Be part of the RAF Firefighter force which provides the Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability to Defence across the UK and overseas.
• Be trained to use highly specialised vehicles and equipment.
• Have a minimum of Grade C or 4 to 5 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics, or SCE Standard Grade 3 in English and Maths or equivalent.

Known job details

• Pay: £28,618